Is a Work Permit holder allowed to marry a Singaporean or PR?

If you are a current or former Work Permit holder who wishes to marry a Singapore citizen or permanent resident (PR), you must seek approval from MOM.

However, you do not have to apply for approval if you:

• Do not hold a Work Permit (e.g. you are an S Pass or Employment Pass holder).
• Are a former Work Permit holder whose last held work pass was upgraded to Employment Pass or S Pass.
• Are a former Work Permit holder who is now a Singapore citizen or Singapore PR.

How to apply

Use the below online Form to submit with MOM and wait for the outcome which takes about 4 weeks to process the application. MOM will notify you of the outcome by post.

• https://form.gov.sg/5ea280f3f89c490011d9b298

To learn more about the process:

• https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/foreign-worker/as-a-work-permit-holder-how-do-i-apply-for-approval-to-marry-a-singaporean-or-permanent-resident

If you are required to seek approval but fail to do so, your privilege to work in Singapore could be withdrawn. You may also be prevented from entering Singapore for a period of time.

Remarks:

• Only the work permit holder is allowed to seek approval from MOM.
• Employment Agency (EA) is not allowed transact with MOM to seek approval on and behalf of the Work Permit holder.